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What is the name of the new variety created in 1927 by Peter Morio between Blauer Portugieser x Pinot Noir?
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Domina
The red grape variety is a new breed between Blauer Portugieser x Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), which was confirmed according to DNA analyses carried out in 2013. Synonyms are Geilweilerhof 4-25-7 and Rotspechter. The cross was made in 1927 by the breeder Peter Morio (1887-1960) at the vine breeding institute Geilweilerhof in Siebeldingen-Pfalz. Here it was further developed and selected by Dr. Bernhard Husfeld (1900-1970) in the 1950s. Plant variety protection was granted in 1974. The variety was a crossing partner in the new...
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